8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Example sentence • The data analysis revealed interesting patterns.
8 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
Example sentence • She undergoes dialysis three times a week to treat her kidney disease.
9 4 noun n noun
• loss of the ability to move a body part
Example sentence • He suffered from partial paralysis of his legs after the accident.
14 6 noun n noun
• a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Example sentence • She decided to undergo psychoanalysis to gain a deeper understanding of her childhood trauma.
10 5 noun n noun
• (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
Example sentence • The doctor ordered a urinalysis to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.
7 3 noun n noun
• (Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
Example sentence • His nemesis from high school became his business partner.
15 6 noun n
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Example sentence • The team of aerodynamicists worked together to design a streamlined car.
13 6 noun n noun
• hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Example sentence • He suffers from elephantiasis in his legs.
8 3 noun n noun
• special importance or significance
Example sentence • She placed great emphasis on the importance of education.
8 3 noun n noun
• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Example sentence • I need a synopsis of the book before I decide to read it.
4 1 adverb, adjective adv, adj noun
• Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
adverb
• To the degree or extent indicated.
pronoun
• The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
interjection
• Indicates the speaker's strong approval or agreement with the previous material.
Example sentence • I need to return this borrowed pencil to her.
13 6 noun n noun
• disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
9 4 noun n noun
• lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process
Example sentence • During autolysis , the inner contents of a cell break down.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • On a daily basis , I go for a run in the morning.
10 4 noun n noun
• the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Example sentence • The hypophysis , also known as the pituitary gland, plays a crucial role in the production and release of hormones.
9 4 noun n noun
• transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat
Example sentence • The pyrolysis of wood produces charcoal and volatile gases.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Serving a longer sentence for a minor crime is an injustice .
9 3 noun n noun
• either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
Example sentence • Many ancient civilizations celebrated the solstices as important astronomical events.
15 6 noun n noun
• development of spermatozoa
Example sentence • During spermatogenesis , diploid cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid sperm cells.
12 4 noun n noun
• the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots
Example sentence • The doctor recommended thrombolysis for the patient with a severe clot.
12 5 noun n noun
• infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
Example sentence • Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .
12 5 noun n noun
• production of a chemical compound by a living organism
Example sentence • The biosynthesis of proteins occurs in the ribosomes of cells.
8 3 noun n noun
• development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
Example sentence • Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs.
5 3 noun n noun
• a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
Example sentence • After hours of walking in the desert, we finally reached an oasis .
7 3 noun n noun
• (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Example sentence • Plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil through osmosis .
10 3 noun n noun
• corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Example sentence • The athlete uses a prosthesis to enhance his performance.
12 4 noun n noun
• one who loves and defends his or her country
adjective satellite
• devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others
Example sentence • The nationalists gathered at the capital to protest against the new government policies.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• one of four competitors remaining in a tournament by elimination
Example sentence • The semifinalists of the spelling bee competition will compete tomorrow.
8 4 noun n noun
• imperfect development; nondevelopment of a part
Example sentence • Bilateral renal agenesis , also known as Potter syndrome, is a condition in which both kidneys fail to develop.
10 4 noun n noun
• (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until'
Example sentence • In Old English, aphaeresis was commonly used to form contractions.
9 4 noun n noun
• (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until'
Example sentence • Plasma apheresis is a type of apheresis in which the plasma is separated and removed from the blood.
7 3 noun n noun
• the gradual disappearance of an initial (usually unstressed) vowel or syllable as in `squire' for `esquire'
Example sentence • The word 'phone', commonly used for telephone, is an example of aphesis .
9 4 noun n noun
• pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
Example sentence • During cytolysis , the cell membrane breaks, releasing its contents.
10 4 noun n noun
• a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP
Example sentence • The process of glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
11 5 noun n noun
• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
Example sentence • The study of ontogenesis helps us understand the stages of growth and development in organisms.
9 5 noun n Example sentence • During oogenesis , the primordial germ cells divide and differentiate into ova.
12 6 noun n noun
• abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from osteoporosis and has to be careful not to fall.
12 5 noun n noun
• emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
Example sentence • The concept of palingenesis suggests the rebirth or regeneration of something.
11 5 noun n noun
• the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds
Example sentence • Enzymes play a crucial role in the proteolysis of food during digestion.
10 4 noun n noun
• the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong
Example sentence • The synaeresis in the word 'cooperate' happens between the 'o' and the 'o'.
9 4 noun n noun
• the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis
Example sentence • The occurrence of synizesis in certain dialects can lead to changes in pronunciation.
9 4 noun n noun
• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
Example sentence • The zymolysis of glucose produces ethanol and other byproducts.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The frontolysis of the weather system resulted in clearing skies.
10 5 noun n noun
• The process of mountain formation by deformation of the Earth's crust.
Example sentence • The study of orogenesis is important for understanding mountain formation.
12 5 noun n noun
• Larval or preadult reproduction in some insects.
Example sentence • The salamander exhibits paedogenesis , in which larvae mature into adults without undergoing metamorphosis.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • According to the theory of pangenesis , the particles from each part of the body are responsible for passing on traits to offspring.
12 5 noun n noun
• The branch of petrology dealing with the origin of igneous rocks.
Example sentence • The petrogenesis of this granite is still debated among geologists.
14 5 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The enzyme catalyzes the phosphorolysis of glucose-1-phosphate, releasing glucose.
11 4 verb, noun v, n noun
• The shrinking of protoplasm away from the cell wall of a plant or bacterium due to water loss
Example sentence • The process of plasmolysis can be observed in saltwater fish cells.
11 5 noun n noun
• The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
Example sentence • The polygenesis of certain diseases is still not fully understood.
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